By Obaloluwa Joshua, Uyo
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has warned his players they will need a “big performance” to soar above the Super Eagles, Prompt News reports.
The Warriors are in Nigeria for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday six encounter against the three-time African champions.
The South Africans are the only team yet to record a win in Group C after five matches.
They also occupy bottom spot in the group with three points.
“It would be an exciting game, we have to perform to our maximum, but we should expect a really tough opponent who would give everything and must also give everything and we will,” Nees told reporters in Uyo.
“We must accept the challenge, the climate, the pace, the conditions, they must accept the challenge and enjoy it, we mustn’t be afraid of anything.
“We can play football, we will analyze opponents, we would analyze our game, the players don’t need to be nervous. “
